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U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Random Profile - Codebook

All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) ID number (ID)
2) Congregation ID – Unique ID number to aggregate data by congregation. Cases starting with an R are from the Random Sample. (CONGREGA)
3) Sample (SAMPLE)
 TOTAL%
10) Random424100.0
Total424100.0
4) What is the approximate seating capacity of the space where your largest worship service is held? (CAPACITY)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total418433.96352.64
5) In what year was your congregation officially founded? (FOUNDED)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4131,913.2057.73
6) In what year did your congregation begin worshiping at its current location? (CURRLOCA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4081,937.0450.04
7) Is your congregation's primary worship service held in a church, temple, mosque, or some other kind of building? (BUILDING)
 TOTAL%
1) A church40294.8
2) Synagogue51.2
3) A temple10.2
6) School40.9
8) Com center10.2
9) Store frnt30.7
10) Other81.9
Total424100.0
8) Does this building belong to your congregation or does it belong to another group that loans or rents space to you? (BLDBLONG)
 TOTAL%
1) Bel congr41297.4
2) Rent spce102.4
3) No rent10.2
Missing1
Total423100.0
9) Is your congregation formally affiliated with a denomination, convention, or some similar kind of association? (AFFIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38591.0
2) No378.7
3) Not sure10.2
Missing1
Total423100.0
10) If yes, what are the names of all denominations or other associations that your congregation belongs to? (NMEDNOM1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total411146.8373.06
11) If yes, what are the names of all denominations or other associations that your congregation belongs to? (NMEDNOM2)
 TOTAL%
17) Am Bapt Ch125.0
37) South Bapt125.0
155) U Meth Ch125.0
204) PCUSA125.0
Missing420
Total4100.0
12) If yes, what are the names of all denominations or other associations that your congregation belongs to? (NMEDNOM3)
 TOTAL%
17) Am Bapt Ch133.3
58) Disc Chrst133.3
224) U Ch of Ch133.3
Missing421
Total3100.0
13) Is your congregation affiliated with any local association of congregations such as a local council of churches? (COUNCIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24759.5
2) No15938.3
3) Not sure92.2
Missing9
Total415100.0
14) How many people are associated in any way with the religious life of this congregation—-counting both adults and children, counting both regular and irregular participants, counting both official or registered members and also participating nonmembers? What is the total number of persons associated with this congregation to any degree at all? (RELGLIFE)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4141,732.973,023.44
15) How many people—-counting both adults and children—-regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation—whether or not they are officially members of your congregation? (PARTNO1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total415766.071,077.32
16) How many adults-—people 18 years or older—-regularly participate in the religious life of your congregation? (PARTNO2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total402540.42775.97
17) How many children in the following age group regularly participate in the activities of this congregation? Under 5 years. (CHILD1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total39350.1882.71
18) How many children in the following age group regularly participate in the activities of this congregation? 5 to 11 years. (CHILD2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total397102.79179.24
19) How many children in the following age group regularly participate in the activities of this congregation? 12 to 18 years. (CHILD3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total39875.25127.08
20) So far this year (2001), what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND01)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total400609.59895.79
21) For the year 2000, what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND00)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total419563.93813.52
22) For the year 1999, what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND99)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total396555.31818.88
23) For the year 1998, what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND98)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total379545.46801.19
24) For the year 1997, what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND97)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total366535.29780.69
25) For the year 1996, what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (ATTEND96)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total362552.90946.08
26) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Mailed or distributed newsletters, letters, or flyers. (NNMBNWSL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check13932.8
1) Checked28567.2
Total424100.0
27) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Placed a paid ad in a newspaper or magazine. (NNMBPDAD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check15737.0
1) Checked26763.0
Total424100.0
28) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Advertised on the radio or TV. (NNMBTV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30972.9
1) Checked11527.1
Total424100.0
29) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Placed a paid ad in the phone book or yellow pages. (NNMBPH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check19044.8
1) Checked23455.2
Total424100.0
30) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Established or maintained a web site for the congregation. (NNMBWEB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check17541.3
1) Checked24958.7
Total424100.0
31) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Had an activity (fair, chili supper) to meet people in the neighborhood. (NNMBACT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check21149.8
1) Checked21350.2
Total424100.0
32) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Conducted or used a survey of the community. (NNMBSUR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35784.2
1) Checked6715.8
Total424100.0
33) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Encouraged people already in the congregation to invite a new person. (NNMBINV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check6415.1
1) Checked36084.9
Total424100.0
34) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Tried to identify and contact people who recently moved into the area. (NNMBPEO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check23856.1
1) Checked18643.9
Total424100.0
35) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Sponsored or participated in an outreach service or other public event intended to bring people into your congregation. (NNMBOUT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check24557.8
1) Checked17942.2
Total424100.0
36) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Sent a letter or other material to people who visited your congregation. (NNMBLET)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check12629.7
1) Checked29870.3
Total424100.0
37) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Had someone from your congregation telephone people who visited your congregation. (NNMBTEL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check20147.4
1) Checked22352.6
Total424100.0
38) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Had someone from your congregation go to the home of people who visited your congregation. (NNMBHOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check23154.5
1) Checked19345.5
Total424100.0
39) In the last 12 months, has this congregation done the following to reach out to nonmembers? - Had a special committee to work on recruiting new members. (NNMBNMC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29168.6
1) Checked13331.4
Total424100.0
40) How often is this congregation's building or facilities used or rented by community groups not connected to the congregation? (RENTFAC)
 TOTAL%
1) Daily11427.0
2) Weekly10825.5
3) Monthly429.9
4) Occasion10524.8
5) Never5412.8
Missing1
Total423100.0
41) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - No, our concern is general. (FOCUSGEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check5613.2
1) Checked36886.8
Total424100.0
42) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, certain age groups (older adults, young people) (FOCUSAGE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38089.6
1) Checked4410.4
Total424100.0
43) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, certain language or racial-ethnic groups (FOCUSRAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39593.2
1) Checked296.8
Total424100.0
44) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, certain groups with a common concern or interest (artists, campers, resort residents) (FOCUSCOM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41597.9
1) Checked92.1
Total424100.0
45) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, certain groups with similar lifestyles (singles, homosexuals) (FOCUSSL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41698.1
1) Checked81.9
Total424100.0
46) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, certain socio-economic groups (blue collar, public housing residents, upper income) (FOCUSSES)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41898.6
1) Checked61.4
Total424100.0
47) Does this congregation's worship services focus on particular group(s) of people? - Yes, another type of group (please specify) (FOCUSOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41096.7
1) Checked143.3
Total424100.0
48) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Housing for senior citizens (nursing homes, assisted living) (SERVHOSC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39392.7
1) Checked317.3
Total424100.0
49) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Housing for other groups (crisis, youth shelters, homeless, students) (SERVHOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32877.4
1) Checked9622.6
Total424100.0
50) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Other senior citizen programs or assistance (Meals on Wheels, transportation) (SERVOTPR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check25560.1
1) Checked16939.9
Total424100.0
51) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Prison or jail ministry (SERVPRSN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29669.8
1) Checked12830.2
Total424100.0
52) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Care for persons with disabilities (skills training, respite care, home care) (SERVDISB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34681.6
1) Checked7818.4
Total424100.0
53) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Counseling or support groups (marriage or bereavement counseling, parenting programs, women's groups) (SERVCNWM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check12329.0
1) Checked30171.0
Total424100.0
54) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Substance abuse or 12-step recovery programs (SERVSBAB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check31674.5
1) Checked10825.5
Total424100.0
55) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Day care, preschool, before or after-school programs (SERVDYCR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check24457.5
1) Checked18042.5
Total424100.0
56) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Elementary school (SERVELEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34280.7
1) Checked8219.3
Total424100.0
57) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Other programs for children and youth (job training, literacy program, scouting, sports) (SERVCHLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check21751.2
1) Checked20748.8
Total424100.0
58) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Emergency relief or material assistance (food, clothes for the needy) (SERVEMER)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check7417.5
1) Checked35082.5
Total424100.0
59) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Health-related programs and activities (blood drives, screenings, health education) (SERVHLTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check22352.6
1) Checked20147.4
Total424100.0
60) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Immigrant support activities (English as a second language, refugee support, interpreting service) (SERVIMMG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36586.1
1) Checked5913.9
Total424100.0
61) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Activities for unemployed people (preparation for job seeking, skills training) (SERVUNEM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39392.7
1) Checked317.3
Total424100.0
62) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Voter registration or voter education (SERVVOTE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32676.9
1) Checked9823.1
Total424100.0
63) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Community organizing or neighborhood action groups\ D (SERVCOMM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34380.9
1) Checked8119.1
Total424100.0
64) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Political or social justice activities (civil rights, human rights) (SERVPOL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33779.5
1) Checked8720.5
Total424100.0
65) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Animal welfare or environmental activities (SERVANIM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39793.6
1) Checked276.4
Total424100.0
66) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Other welfare, community service, or social action activities not mentioned above (SERVOWEL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30271.2
1) Checked12228.8
Total424100.0
67) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Sporting activities or teams (intramural teams) (SERVSPRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check26362.0
1) Checked16138.0
Total424100.0
68) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Arts, music, or cultural activities or programs (SERVART)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check23254.7
1) Checked19245.3
Total424100.0
69) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Hobby or craft groups (SERVHOB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30371.5
1) Checked12128.5
Total424100.0
70) In the past 12 months, did your congregation provide the following service for your own congregation's members or for people in the community? - Other social, recreational, or leisure activities (SERVSOC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check20247.6
1) Checked22252.4
Total424100.0
71) Does your congregation have religious education classes, Sunday school, or Sabbath school for any of the following age groups? -Religious education classes for children 11 years of age and younger (RELED11)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check143.3
1) Checked41096.7
Total424100.0
72) Does your congregation have religious education classes, Sunday school, or Sabbath school for any of the following age groups? - Religious education classes for youth, 12-18 years of age (RELED12)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check307.1
1) Checked39492.9
Total424100.0
73) Does your congregation have religious education classes, Sunday school, or Sabbath school for any of the following age groups? - Religious education classes for adults (RELEDAD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check358.3
1) Checked38991.7
Total424100.0
74) Does your congregation have religious education classes, Sunday school, or Sabbath school for any of the following age groups? - No religious education classes (RELEDNO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41397.4
1) Checked112.6
Total424100.0
75) [ASK ONLY IF RELED11, RELED12, OR RELEDAD=1]How many children (11 years and younger) attend at least one of these classes in a typical week? (RELEDCH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total355115.47189.06
76) [ASK ONLY IF RELED11, RELED12, OR RELEDAD=1]How many youth (12-18 years of age) attend at least one of these classes in a typical week? (RELEDYTH)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35153.7883.32
77) [ASK ONLY IF RELED11, RELED12, OR RELEDAD=1]How many adults attend at least one of these classes in a typical week? (RELEDADN)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total35771.35117.01
78) Is there an elementary school or high school provided by the congregation? If yes, how many children are enrolled? - No, our congregation does not provide any schools. (SCHOOLNO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check9622.6
1) Checked32877.4
Total424100.0
79) Is there an elementary school or high school provided by the congregation? If yes, how many children are enrolled? Yes, we have an elementary school. (SCHLELYS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35082.5
1) Checked7417.5
Total424100.0
80) Is there an elementary school or high school provided by the congregation? If yes, how many children are enrolled? Yes, we have an elementary school and ______ children are enrolled. (SCHLELNO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total69289.48174.23
81) Is there an elementary school or high school provided by the congregation? If yes, how many children are enrolled? - Yes, we have a junior high and/or high school. (SCHLHSYS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40094.3
1) Checked245.7
Total424100.0
82) Is there an elementary school or high school provided by the congregation? If yes, how many children are enrolled? - Yes, we have a junior high and/or high school and the following number of students are enrolled. (SCHLHSNO)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total20101.0098.29
83) Many congregations make use of small groups (or cells) for sharing and spiritual growth. Does the following best describe the situation in your congregation? - We do not have such groups here. (SMLGRPNO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32275.9
1) Checked10224.1
Total424100.0
84) Many congregations make use of small groups (or cells) for sharing and spiritual growth. Does the following best describe the situation in your congregation? - A group or groups meet here, but they are not central to our congregational life. (SMLGRPNC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32476.4
1) Checked10023.6
Total424100.0
85) Many congregations make use of small groups (or cells) for sharing and spiritual growth. Does the following best describe the situation in your congregation? - Small groups are an important part of our strategy to involve people in the congregation. (SMLGRPIM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check21650.9
1) Checked20849.1
Total424100.0
86) Many congregations make use of small groups (or cells) for sharing and spiritual growth. Does the following best describe the situation in your congregation? - Small groups are an important part of our strategy to involve people in community service or mission and ministry. (SMLGRPIC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29268.9
1) Checked13231.1
Total424100.0
87) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have no organized prayer groups. (PRAYNO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35583.7
1) Checked6916.3
Total424100.0
88) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have prayer groups, but they meet infrequently. (PRAYINFR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38891.5
1) Checked368.5
Total424100.0
89) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have regular prayer groups that meet at certain times of the year (Lent, revivals). (PRAYREG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33077.8
1) Checked9422.2
Total424100.0
90) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have regular prayer groups that are part of our small group or cell program. (PRAYSMGR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27264.2
1) Checked15235.8
Total424100.0
91) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have regular prayer groups that are attached to specific classes, groups, or ministries. (PRAYRESP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check26261.8
1) Checked16238.2
Total424100.0
92) Which of the following best describes the group prayer life of this congregation? - We have some other type of prayer groups. (PRAYOTHR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check23555.4
1) Checked18944.6
Total424100.0
93) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - Follow-up visits by clergy, lay leaders, or members (INTGFLUP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check22051.9
1) Checked20448.1
Total424100.0
94) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - Designated people extend hospitality and invite them for meals. (INTGMEAL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32175.7
1) Checked10324.3
Total424100.0
95) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - A group or course for new members (INTGNEWM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check22553.1
1) Checked19946.9
Total424100.0
96) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - Invitation to join a small group, fellowship group, or similar group (INTGJOIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check21851.4
1) Checked20648.6
Total424100.0
97) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - Invitation to take on a task within the congregation or in service to the community (INTGTASK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check20047.2
1) Checked22452.8
Total424100.0
98) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - Other procedures or activities not mentioned above (INTGOTHR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check31875.0
1) Checked10625.0
Total424100.0
99) Once a person has joined your congregation, are there any planned procedures designed to ensure that he or she becomes integrated into the life of this congregation? - No planned procedures (INTGNOPL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37688.7
1) Checked4811.3
Total424100.0
100) In the last five years has the following occurred? - This congregation absorbed another congregation which was closed. (P5YRCLOS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41798.3
1) Checked71.7
Total424100.0
101) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Merged with other congregations of the same denomination, resulting in this congregation. (P5YRMESA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41497.6
1) Checked102.4
Total424100.0
102) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Merged with other congregations of different denominations, resulting in this congregation. (P5YRMERG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check42299.5
1) Checked20.5
Total424100.0
103) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Experienced a major conflict that resulted in the congregation splitting into two or more congregations. (P5YRSPLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41798.3
1) Checked71.7
Total424100.0
104) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Experienced a conflict that led some people to leave the congregation. (P5YRLEAV)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32476.4
1) Checked10023.6
Total424100.0
105) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Experienced a conflict that led the pastor, minister, or priest to leave the congregation. (P5YRCONF)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37889.2
1) Checked4610.8
Total424100.0
106) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Been involved in planting or growing a new congregation. (P5YRGROW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36886.8
1) Checked5613.2
Total424100.0
107) In the last five years has the following occurred? - This congregation was established as a result of "church planting" by another congregation or a growth program of the denomination. (P5YRPLNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39793.6
1) Checked276.4
Total424100.0
108) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Reorganized or started new worship services for distinct age, racial or ethnic, socio-economic, or interest groups. (P5YRRACE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36686.3
1) Checked5813.7
Total424100.0
109) In the last five years has the following occurred? - Reorganized or started new worship services for people who typically do not attend ("seeker services") (P5YRSEEK)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37989.4
1) Checked4510.6
Total424100.0
110) In the last five years has the following occurred? - One or more members entered ministry (P5YRMIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27865.6
1) Checked14634.4
Total424100.0
111) In the last five years has the following occurred? - None of the above (P5YRNONE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29068.4
1) Checked13431.6
Total424100.0
112) Does your congregation use electronic mail (e-mail) or the Internet to communicate with attendees? (EMAIL)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes24558.8
2) No17241.2
Missing7
Total417100.0
113) Politically, would your congregation be considered… (POLITICS)
 TOTAL%
1) Conserv20850.5
2) Middle15938.6
3) Liberal4510.9
Missing12
Total412100.0
114) Theologically, would your congregation be considered… (THEOLOGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Conserv19145.7
2) Middle17241.1
3) Liberal5513.2
Missing6
Total418100.0
115) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Prohibitions against members smoking. (PROHIB1)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes5914.7
2) No34285.3
Missing23
Total401100.0
116) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Drinking alcohol. (PROHIB2)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes10024.9
2) No30275.1
Missing22
Total402100.0
117) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? What people eat. (PROHIB3)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes194.8
2) No37695.2
Missing29
Total395100.0
118) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Dancing (PROHIB4)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes307.6
2) No36792.4
Missing27
Total397100.0
119) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Dress, hairstyle, jewelry, or makeup (PROHIB5)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes215.3
2) No37894.7
Missing25
Total399100.0
120) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Gambling (PROHIB6)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes11829.9
2) No27770.1
Missing29
Total395100.0
121) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? How much money people give to the congregation. (PROHIB7)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes338.3
2) No36491.7
Missing27
Total397100.0
122) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Unmarried adults living together. (PROHIB8)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes22354.9
2) No18345.1
Missing18
Total406100.0
123) Does your congregation or denomination have any special rules or prohibitions regarding the following? Homosexual behavior (PROHIB9)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes26866.2
2) No13733.8
Missing19
Total405100.0
124) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Offerings, pledges, donations, dues (INCSOFFR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30.7
1) Check42199.3
Total424100.0
125) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Income from charges for use of the congregation's facilities or buildings (INCSFAC)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33980.0
1) Check8520.0
Total424100.0
126) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Income from trust funds, investments, or bequests (INCSTRFD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29469.3
1) Check13030.7
Total424100.0
127) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Financial support from the denomination or outside the congregation (INCSFIN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41096.7
1) Check143.3
Total424100.0
128) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Grants or income from local, state, or federal government (INCSGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check42099.1
1) Check40.9
Total424100.0
129) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Grants or income from non-governmental sources (INCSNGVT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41898.6
1) Check61.4
Total424100.0
130) What are the biggest sources of income for this congregation? - Other (INCSOTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39994.1
1) Check255.9
Total424100.0
131) Does your congregation operate with a formal, written annual budget? (BUDGET)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes38190.7
2) No399.3
Missing4
Total420100.0
132) What is the total amount of money your congregation received in income from all sources during your most recent fiscal year? (TOTALINC)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total389623,712.88990,617.07
133) Of this amount [TOTALINC], how much came from individuals' donations, dues, or contributions? (DONATION)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total384497,918.56786,868.01
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134) What was your total congregational budget for the most recent fiscal year—the total amount that your congregation spent for all purposes, including standard operating costs, salaries, debt service, money sent to your denomination or other religious organizations, and all other purposes? (TOTBUDG)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total388578,574.64942,739.44
135) Of this amount [TOTBUDG], how much was used for the congregation's operating expenses, including salaries, maintenance of buildings, utilities, and debt service? (OPEXPENS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total369443,396.71733,221.46
136) Which one of the following best describes your congregation's financial situation? (FINSIT)
 TOTAL%
1) Incr base16639.7
2) Stble base20448.8
3) Decl base399.3
4) Threat92.2
Missing6
Total418100.0
137) What is the role of the person who completed the majority of this form? (ROLE)
 TOTAL%
1) Minister33980.5
2) Admin5613.3
3) Lay leadr143.3
4) Other122.9
Missing3
Total421100.0
138) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Ordained professionals: Full-time (ORDFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) None71.8
1) 122658.7
2) 28923.1
3) 3348.8
4) 4123.1
5) 541.0
6) 651.3
7) 730.8
8) 830.8
9) 910.3
12) 1210.3
Missing39
Total385100.0
139) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Lay professionals: Full-time (LAYFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) None2212.6
1) 15531.6
2) 23821.8
3) 32011.5
4) 4116.3
5) 584.6
6) 663.4
7) 752.9
8) 821.1
9) 921.1
10) 1010.6
11) 1110.6
12) 1210.6
18) 1810.6
50) 5010.6
Missing250
Total174100.0
140) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Clerical/secretarial: Full-time (CLERFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) None208.1
1) 111747.6
2) 25522.4
3) 3228.9
4) 4124.9
5) 552.0
6) 662.4
7) 720.8
8) 810.4
9) 910.4
10) 1010.4
11) 1110.4
12) 1210.4
15) 1510.4
25) 2510.4
Missing178
Total246100.0
141) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Custodial/maintenance: Full-time (CUSTFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) None2011.5
1) 18548.9
2) 23117.8
3) 3158.6
4) 4116.3
5) 552.9
6) 621.1
8) 810.6
10) 1010.6
11) 1110.6
12) 1210.6
25) 2510.6
Missing250
Total174100.0
142) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Daycare, preschool, or school employees: Full-time (DAYCFULL)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total12813.8119.75
143) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Other employees: Full-time (OTHRFULL)
 TOTAL%
0) None2541.0
1) 11219.7
2) 21321.3
3) 346.6
4) 423.3
6) 634.9
7) 711.6
12) 1211.6
Missing363
Total61100.0
144) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Ordained professionals: Part-time (ORDPART)
 TOTAL%
0) None2718.8
1) 19062.5
2) 21913.2
3) 353.5
4) 421.4
25) 2510.7
Missing280
Total144100.0
145) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Lay professionals: Part-time (LAYPART)
 TOTAL%
0) None2110.1
1) 17335.1
2) 25225.0
3) 32411.5
4) 4178.2
5) 562.9
6) 641.9
7) 741.9
8) 831.4
10) 1031.4
20) 2010.5
Missing216
Total208100.0
146) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Clerical/secretarial: Part-time (CLERPART)
 TOTAL%
0) None188.3
1) 112356.9
2) 24721.8
3) 3104.6
4) 473.2
5) 552.3
6) 610.5
8) 810.5
9) 920.9
10) 1010.5
13) 1310.5
Missing208
Total216100.0
147) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Custodial/maintenance: Part-time (CUSTPART)
 TOTAL%
0) None114.2
1) 116965.0
2) 25119.6
3) 3218.1
4) 420.8
5) 510.4
6) 610.4
7) 720.8
10) 1020.8
Missing164
Total260100.0
148) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. Daycare, preschool, or school employees: Part-time (DAYCPART)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1446.768.76
149) How many people are employed by your congregation? For each category below, please indicate the number of full-time and the number of part-time paid employees. - Other employees: Part-time (OTHRPART)
 TOTAL%
0) None1913.8
1) 14230.4
2) 22115.2
3) 32115.2
4) 4128.7
5) 542.9
6) 675.1
7) 721.4
8) 821.4
9) 921.4
10) 1010.7
12) 1210.7
17) 1710.7
24) 2410.7
25) 2510.7
33) 3310.7
Missing286
Total138100.0
150) How long does this worship service generally last? (LENGTH)
 TOTAL%
1) Up to 1 hr18243.1
2) 1-1.5 hrs19546.2
3) 1.5-2 hrs337.8
4) 2 hrs+122.8
Missing2
Total422100.0
151) What type of order of service or program is used? (ORDER)
 TOTAL%
1) Liturgy13431.7
2) Written21751.3
3) No outline4911.6
4) Flexible204.7
5) None30.7
Missing1
Total423100.0
152) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Applause (PTSVAPPL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check15235.8
1) Checked27264.2
Total424100.0
153) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Laughter (PTSVLAUG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check10925.7
1) Checked31574.3
Total424100.0
154) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of incense (PTSVINCE)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36084.9
1) Checked6415.1
Total424100.0
155) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of piano (PTSVPIAN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check8921.0
1) Checked33579.0
Total424100.0
156) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of organ (PTSVORGN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check11827.8
1) Checked30672.2
Total424100.0
157) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of hymn books (PTSVHYM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check9522.4
1) Checked32977.6
Total424100.0
158) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Singing by the congregation (PTSVSNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30.7
1) Checked42199.3
Total424100.0
159) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Singing by a choir or soloist (PTSVCHR)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check296.8
1) Checked39593.2
Total424100.0
160) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – People greeting each other (by shaking hands or some other way) (PTSVGRT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check4711.1
1) Checked37788.9
Total424100.0
161) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Silent prayer or meditation (PTSVSIL)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check12128.5
1) Checked30371.5
Total424100.0
162) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Taking up a collection of money (PTSVMON)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check153.5
1) Checked40996.5
Total424100.0
163) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Special time directed at children (PTSVCHD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check14634.4
1) Checked27865.6
Total424100.0
164) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Participation by teens (such as speaking, reading, singing, or performing) (PTSVTNS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check18443.4
1) Checked24056.6
Total424100.0
165) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Calling out "amen" or other expressions of approval (PTSVAMEN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27865.6
1) Checked14634.4
Total424100.0
166) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of visual projection equipment (PTSVVIS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30872.6
1) Checked11627.4
Total424100.0
167) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – People speaking, reading, or reciting something together (PTSVTOG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check8620.3
1) Checked33879.7
Total424100.0
168) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Jumping, shouting, or dancing that is unplanned (PTSVUNP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38189.9
1) Checked4310.1
Total424100.0
169) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – People raising their hands in praise (PTSVHND)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30972.9
1) Checked11527.1
Total424100.0
170) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Use of drums or electric guitar (PTSVDRUM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check26462.3
1) Checked16037.7
Total424100.0
171) Which of the following are part of this worship service? – Communion, Eucharist, or Lord's Supper (PTSVCOMM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check4610.8
1) Checked37889.2
Total424100.0
172) Is there a sermon, homily, or speech of some type in this worship service? (HOMILY)
 TOTAL%
1) Yes418100.0
Missing6
Total418100.0
173) If yes [there is a sermon, homily, or speech of some type], how long does the sermon, homily, or speech usually last? (HOMILY2)
 TOTAL%
1) Less 5 min30.7
2) 6-10 min4811.5
3) 11-15 min11928.5
4) 16-20 min10926.1
5) 21-30 min7317.5
6) 31-60 min6515.6
Missing7
Total417100.0
174) In a typical week, how many worship services does your congregation hold? (NOSRVCS)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4065.229.72
175) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Service time (write in starting time) – first service (See summary documentation for information on time.) (TIME1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4211,145.71705.83
176) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – first service (DAY1)
 TOTAL%
0) Daily20.5
1) Sunday30572.6
2) Monday20.5
4) Wednesday30.7
5) Thursday20.5
6) Friday81.9
7) Saturday7918.8
8) Weekdays194.5
Missing4
Total420100.0
177) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Average attendance (write in number of people) – first service (ATTEND1)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total377166.02235.29
178) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. How often is the service held? – first service (OFTEN1)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly40899.0
2) Two weeks20.5
3) Monthly20.5
Missing12
Total412100.0
179) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – first service (TYPE1CH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check15536.6
1) Checked26963.4
Total424100.0
180) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Communion or Eucharist – first service (TYPE1COM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check18744.1
1) Checked23755.9
Total424100.0
181) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For youth (13 to 18 years) – first service (TYPE1YTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check26362.0
1) Checked16138.0
Total424100.0
182) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For non-members or "seekers" – first service (TYPE1NMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29669.8
1) Checked12830.2
Total424100.0
183) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Traditional style of worship – first service (TYPE1TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check18142.7
1) Checked24357.3
Total424100.0
184) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Contemporary style of worship – first service (TYPE1CNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35784.2
1) Checked6715.8
Total424100.0
185) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – first service (TYPE1BLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27364.4
1) Checked15135.6
Total424100.0
186) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Other – first service (TYPE1OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40996.5
1) Checked153.5
Total424100.0
187) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – first service (MUSC1TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check8820.8
1) Checked33679.2
Total424100.0
188) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – first service (MUSC1LSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check30872.6
1) Checked11627.4
Total424100.0
189) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – first service (MUSC1RSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check25359.7
1) Checked17140.3
Total424100.0
190) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – first service (MUSC1PRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check23755.9
1) Checked18744.1
Total424100.0
191) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – first service (MUSC1CTP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check20849.1
1) Checked21650.9
Total424100.0
192) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – first service (MUSC1OCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29870.3
1) Checked12629.7
Total424100.0
193) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – first service (MUSC1CLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34380.9
1) Checked8119.1
Total424100.0
194) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona) – first service (MUSC1HNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37989.4
1) Checked4510.6
Total424100.0
195) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – first service (MUSC1AA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36987.0
1) Checked5513.0
Total424100.0
196) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Singing in tongues – first service (MUSC1TNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41597.9
1) Checked92.1
Total424100.0
197) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – first service (MUSC1NO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39392.7
1) Checked317.3
Total424100.0
198) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Service time (write in starting time) – second service (See summary documentation for information on time.) (TIME2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total3331,256.81979.27
199) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – second service (DAY2)
 TOTAL%
0) Daily20.6
1) Sunday28385.0
3) Tuesday10.3
4) Wednesday144.2
5) Thursday20.6
6) Friday20.6
7) Saturday195.7
8) Weekdays92.7
9) Holiday10.3
Missing91
Total333100.0
200) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Average attendance (write in number of people) – second service (ATTEND2)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total287194.50227.17
201) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. How often is the service held? – second service (OFTEN2)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly31998.5
2) Two weeks10.3
3) Monthly30.9
4) Less month10.3
Missing100
Total324100.0
202) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – second service (TYPE2CH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check20548.3
1) Checked21951.7
Total424100.0
203) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Communion or Eucharist – second service (TYPE2COM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check24156.8
1) Checked18343.2
Total424100.0
204) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For youth (13 to 18 years) – second service (TYPE2YTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check28767.7
1) Checked13732.3
Total424100.0
205) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For non-members or "seekers" – second service (TYPE2NMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32676.9
1) Checked9823.1
Total424100.0
206) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Traditional style of worship – second service (TYPE2TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check24658.0
1) Checked17842.0
Total424100.0
207) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Contemporary style of worship – second service (TYPE2CNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36185.1
1) Checked6314.9
Total424100.0
208) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – second service (TYPE2BLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check31073.1
1) Checked11426.9
Total424100.0
209) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Other – second service (TYPE2OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40896.2
1) Checked163.8
Total424100.0
210) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – second service (MUSC2TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check17842.0
1) Checked24658.0
Total424100.0
211) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – second service (MUSC2LSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32576.7
1) Checked9923.3
Total424100.0
212) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? –Responsive psalms – second service (MUSC2RSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29068.4
1) Checked13431.6
Total424100.0
213) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – second service (MUSC2PRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27765.3
1) Checked14734.7
Total424100.0
214) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – second service (MUSC2CTP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check25459.9
1) Checked17040.1
Total424100.0
215) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – second service (MUSC2OCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32175.7
1) Checked10324.3
Total424100.0
216) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – second service (MUSC2CLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35383.3
1) Checked7116.7
Total424100.0
217) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona) – second service (MUSC2HNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38490.6
1) Checked409.4
Total424100.0
218) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – second service (MUSC2AA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37788.9
1) Checked4711.1
Total424100.0
219) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Singing in tongues – second service (MUSC2TNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41297.2
1) Checked122.8
Total424100.0
220) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – second service (MUSC2NO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40395.0
1) Checked215.0
Total424100.0
221) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Service time (write in starting time) – third service (See summary documentation for information on time.) (TIME3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total2371,419.27900.77
222) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – third service (DAY3)
 TOTAL%
0) Daily10.4
1) Sunday16067.2
2) Monday31.3
3) Tuesday52.1
4) Wednesday4820.2
5) Thursday20.8
6) Friday31.3
7) Saturday125.0
8) Weekdays10.4
9) Holiday/Sp31.3
Missing186
Total238100.0
223) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Average attendance (write in number of people) – third service (ATTEND3)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total198224.37254.70
224) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. How often is the service held? – third service (OFTEN3)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly21691.9
2) Two weeks20.9
3) Monthly135.5
4) Less month41.7
Missing189
Total235100.0
225) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – third service (TYPE3CH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check27163.9
1) Checked15336.1
Total424100.0
226) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Communion or Eucharist – third service (TYPE3COM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check29369.1
1) Checked13130.9
Total424100.0
227) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For youth (13 to 18 years) – third service (TYPE3YTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34280.7
1) Checked8219.3
Total424100.0
228) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For non-members or "seekers" – third service (TYPE3NMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36786.6
1) Checked5713.4
Total424100.0
229) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Traditional style of worship – third service (TYPE3TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32075.5
1) Checked10424.5
Total424100.0
230) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Contemporary style of worship – third service (TYPE3CNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37588.4
1) Checked4911.6
Total424100.0
231) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – third service (TYPE3BLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check34481.1
1) Checked8018.9
Total424100.0
232) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Other – third service (TYPE3OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40395.0
1) Checked215.0
Total424100.0
233) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – third service (MUSC3TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check25961.1
1) Checked16538.9
Total424100.0
234) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – third service (MUSC3LSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37688.7
1) Checked4811.3
Total424100.0
235) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – third service (MUSC3RSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32877.4
1) Checked9622.6
Total424100.0
236) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – third service (MUSC3PRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check32476.4
1) Checked10023.6
Total424100.0
237) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – third service (MUSC3CTP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check31273.6
1) Checked11226.4
Total424100.0
238) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – third service (MUSC3OCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36385.6
1) Checked6114.4
Total424100.0
239) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – third service (MUSC3CLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38891.5
1) Checked368.5
Total424100.0
240) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona) – third service (MUSC3HNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40194.6
1) Checked235.4
Total424100.0
241) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – third service (MUSC3AA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40595.5
1) Checked194.5
Total424100.0
242) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Singing in tongues – third service (MUSC3TNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41497.6
1) Checked102.4
Total424100.0
243) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – third service (MUSC3NO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41096.7
1) Checked143.3
Total424100.0
244) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Service time (write in starting time) – fourth service (See summary documentation for information on time.) (TIME4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total1371,474.291,117.37
245) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – fourth service (DAY4)
 TOTAL%
0) Daily10.7
1) Sunday8964.0
2) Monday10.7
3) Tuesday10.7
4) Wednesday3021.6
5) Thursday64.3
6) Friday10.7
7) Saturday10.7
8) Weekdays85.8
9) Holiday/Sp10.7
Missing285
Total139100.0
246) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Average attendance (write in number of people) – fourth service (ATTEND4)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total110349.051,059.49
247) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. How often is the service held? – fourth service (OFTEN4)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly12993.5
2) Two weeks42.9
3) Monthly42.9
4) Less month10.7
Missing286
Total138100.0
248) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – fourth service (TYPE4CH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33980.1
1) Checked8419.9
Missing1
Total423100.0
249) Please list each worship service below and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Communion or Eucharist – fourth service (TYPE4COM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33879.7
1) Checked8620.3
Total424100.0
250) Please list each worship service below and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For youth (13 to 18 years) – fourth service (TYPE4YTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37788.9
1) Checked4711.1
Total424100.0
251) Please list each worship service below and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For non-members or "seekers" – fourth service (TYPE4NMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39793.6
1) Checked276.4
Total424100.0
252) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Traditional style of worship – fourth service (TYPE4TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check35984.7
1) Checked6515.3
Total424100.0
253) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Contemporary style of worship – fourth service (TYPE4CNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39893.9
1) Checked266.1
Total424100.0
254) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – fourth service (TYPE4BLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38590.8
1) Checked399.2
Total424100.0
255) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Other – fourth service (TYPE4OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41497.6
1) Checked102.4
Total424100.0
256) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – fourth service (MUSC4TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check33378.5
1) Checked9121.5
Total424100.0
257) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – fourth service (MUSC4LSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40294.8
1) Checked225.2
Total424100.0
258) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – fourth service (MUSC4RSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36185.1
1) Checked6314.9
Total424100.0
259) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – fourth service (MUSC4PRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check38891.5
1) Checked368.5
Total424100.0
260) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – fourth service (MUSC4CTP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36385.6
1) Checked6114.4
Total424100.0
261) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – fourth service (MUSC4OCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39693.4
1) Checked286.6
Total424100.0
262) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – fourth service (MUSC4CLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40094.3
1) Checked245.7
Total424100.0
263) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona) – fourth service (MUSC4HNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41196.9
1) Checked133.1
Total424100.0
264) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – fourth service (MUSC4AA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41597.9
1) Checked92.1
Total424100.0
265) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Singing in tongues – fourth service (MUSC4TNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check42099.1
1) Checked40.9
Total424100.0
266) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – fourth service (MUSC4NO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40896.2
1) Checked163.8
Total424100.0
267) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Service time (write in starting time) – fifth service (See summary documentation for information on time.) (TIME5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total851,710.551,641.28
268) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Day held (write in day) – fifth service (DAY5)
 TOTAL%
0) Daily22.4
1) Sunday4957.6
2) Monday11.2
3) Tuesday11.2
4) Wednesday78.2
5) Thursday33.5
6) Friday11.2
7) Saturday1011.8
8) Weekdays910.6
9) Holiday/Sp22.4
Missing339
Total85100.0
269) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Average attendance (write in number of people) – fifth service (ATTEND5)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total70431.771,200.29
270) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. How often is the service held? – fifth service (OFTEN5)
 TOTAL%
1) Weekly8296.5
2) Two weeks11.2
3) Monthly11.2
4) Less month11.2
Missing339
Total85100.0
271) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Service for children and their parents – fifth service (TYPE5CH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37488.2
1) Checked5011.8
Total424100.0
272) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Communion or Eucharist – fifth service (TYPE5COM)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check36385.6
1) Checked6114.4
Total424100.0
273) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For youth (13 to 18 years) – fifth service (TYPE5YTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39192.2
1) Checked337.8
Total424100.0
274) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – For non-members or "seekers" – fifth service (TYPE5NMB)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40896.2
1) Checked163.8
Total424100.0
275) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Traditional style of worship – fifth service (TYPE5TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39192.2
1) Checked337.8
Total424100.0
276) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Contemporary style of worship – fifth service (TYPE5CNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40294.8
1) Checked225.2
Total424100.0
277) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Blended (both traditional and contemporary) worship – fifth service (TYPE5BLD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check39392.7
1) Checked317.3
Total424100.0
278) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. What type of service is it? – Other – fifth service (TYPE5OTH)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41898.6
1) Checked61.4
Total424100.0
279) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Traditional hymns – fifth service (MUSC5TRD)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37688.7
1) Checked4811.3
Total424100.0
280) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Classical music or chorales – fifth service (MUSC5LSS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41597.9
1) Checked92.1
Total424100.0
281) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? – Responsive psalms – fifth service (MUSC5RSP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37788.9
1) Checked4711.1
Total424100.0
282) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Praise music or choruses – fifth service (MUSC5PRS)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40595.5
1) Checked194.5
Total424100.0
283) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemporary hymns – fifth service (MUSC5CTP)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check37287.7
1) Checked5212.3
Total424100.0
284) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Other contemporary music or songs (not hymns) – fifth service (MUSC5OCN)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40695.8
1) Checked184.2
Total424100.0
285) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Music or songs from a variety of cultures – fifth service (MUSC5CLT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40495.3
1) Checked204.7
Total424100.0
286) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Contemplative chants (Taize, Iona) – fifth service (MUSC5HNT)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check41898.6
1) Checked61.4
Total424100.0
287) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - African-American gospel music – fifth service (MUSC5AA)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check42299.5
1) Checked20.5
Total424100.0
288) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - Singing in tongues – fifth service (MUSC5TNG)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check42299.5
1) Checked20.5
Total424100.0
289) Please list each worship service and describe each service in terms of number of worshipers, time and date, and type of service. Which of the following types of music are used regularly in this service? - No music or songs – fifth service (MUSC5NO)
 TOTAL%
0) Not check40996.5
1) Checked153.5
Total424100.0
290) Congregational-level weight used for estimating the percentage of congregations that have a certain characteristic. This is the final weight and has been adjusted for size of congregation. (PINKA)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4071.011.55
291) Congregational-level weight used for estimating the percentage of attendees who attend congregations that have a certain characteristic. This weight is not adjusted for size of congregation and is a nonresponse-adjusted weight. (PINKB)
 NMeanStd. Deviation
Total4071.000.37
292) So far this year (2001), what is your best estimate of average weekly attendance at worship services for this congregation? If you have more than one worship service, record the average attendance for all services combined. (Recoded for use with online analysis) (I-ATTEND)
 TOTAL%
1) 0-998320.8
2) 100-49919749.3
3) 500-9994912.3
4) 1000-1999369.0
5) 2000+358.8
Missing24
Total400100.0
293) Theologically, would your congregation be considered… (for use with online analysis) (I-THEOLOGY)
 TOTAL%
1) Conserv19145.7
2) Middle17241.1
3) Liberal5513.2
Missing6
Total418100.0
294) Politically, would your congregation be considered… (for use with online analysis) (I-POLITICS)
 TOTAL%
1) Conserv20850.5
2) Middle15938.6
3) Liberal4510.9
Missing12
Total412100.0

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